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REPORTED IN THE EXAMINER ... After months of campaigning, and a long results wait, City of Launceston councillors were finally able to get down to business. .................. With a crash course in council work over two weeks, Launceston held its first council meeting with the new council on Thursday, November 17. .................. A Welcome to Country was given by Aunty Sharon Holbrook at the start of the meeting. She wished the new councillors well in their new endeavours. .................. The most controversial part of council, sitting as a planning authority, saw many fresh councillors make their first input. .................. It was during the planning authority section of council, the lack of experience showed, with comments made that were not relevant to the planning scheme as highlighted by mayor Danny Gibson. .................. Councillor Andrew Palmer, Lindi McMahon, Alex Britton and Matthew Garwood did not speak, though Crs Palmer, McMahon and Britton did second some agenda items. .................. Janie Finlay sat in to see the new councillors in action. Ms Finlay sat on Launceston's council for 21 years, before being elected to state parliament. .................. Councillors also acknowledged their Declarations of Office made earlier in November, they also noted the City of Launceston's certificate of election. .................. Councillors passed the record keeping for councillors policy, which looked at the guidelines for councillors when acting in their official role. .................. This is so councillors complete accurate records of activities and decisions when acting in an official manner, this then becomes state record.

Committee roles allocated to new City of Launceston councillors Alison Foletta ............................ The 2022-2026 City of Launceston council have committed themselves to key part of their local government tenure. ............................ External and internal committee representatives were voted on during council's first meeting. ............................ For Events Sponsorship Assessment Panel, Transport Committee and Homelessness Advisory committee, a ballot was required. ............................ Under the terms of reference for these committees, council also needed to determine a chair. ............................ For the Events panel, newcomer councillor Lindi McMahon was selected as chair, deputy mayor Matthew Garwood and councillor Andrew Palmer will be representatives. ............................ For the Transport Committee, councillor Alan Harris will continue his role as chair, and councillor Joe Pentridge will be a council representative. ............................ For the Homelessness committee, councillor Tim Walker will be chair, with councillor George Razay as council representative. ............................ For the Cataract Gorge Advisory Committee, council was also required to appoint a chair, which was given to Cr Walker, Cr McMahon will also sit on this committee. ............................ Committee representation is to be reviewed in two years time, halfway between the elected term. Deputy mayor Garwood removed himself as a nominee for the Theatre North Inc committee, ............................ councillor Susie Cai removed herself as a nominee for University of Tasmania Northern Campus and Advisory Group and Economic Development Working Group. ............................ Councillor Hugh McKenzie will continue his role for the Theatre North Inc committee. ............................ Mayor Danny Gibson will sit on internal committees for Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery Governance Advisory Board, and external committees for Local Government of Tasmania Association, Launceston College Association, and TasWater owners. ............................ The remaining recommended nominees were approved by council. ............................ This included Heritage Advisory committee representatives Cr Cai and Cr Pentridge, ............................ Tender Review Committee representatives councillors Alan Harris, McKenzie, Pentridge, and Walker. ............................ Cr McMahon and Cai will sit on the Launceston Safer Communities Partnership. ............................ The recommended representatives had been previously discussed in a council workshop on November 10 before council made the final vote. ............................ Terms of reference for each council committee must now be submitted for review within the next 12 months.

WHAT THEY SAID THEY WOULD DO

BRITTON, Alex

Candidate for councillor

Running a business (I'm co-owner of Levee Restaurant at Seaport) requires a balance of considerations. What the client wants is the starting point. What services, the quality, price and staff moral/engagement are all important.

Running a city council involves similar principles but on a larger scale. I'm 30 years old with fresh ideas... With colleagues, Alan Harris (for mayor), Andrew Lovitt, Bob Salt and Owen Tilbury we share a (practical) passion for the kanamaluka/Tamar and solving its problems. Only an independent authority will resolve all the issues - & be able to act!

CAI, Susie

Candidate for councillor

I am a mother of three and have lived in Launceston for over 35 years. My battle against an inappropriate development has shown me that Launceston needs councillors who will stand up for the needs of the community-who are willing to fight to defend the heritage and way of life we have come to know and love in our beautiful city. From working in my parent's restaurant to running my own, I've been involved in small business most of my life. I am no stranger to hard work, and if elected I will apply the same work ethic to representing Launceston residents as I have put into building my business.

DAWKINS, Andrea

Candidate for councillor, deputy mayor

First elected to City of Launceston Council in 2014, leading to a rich and varied experience in elected representative roles. With a background in small business, I have been able to bring self-determination and independence to my Council decisions. My more recent employment experience has been in animal welfare, a lifelong passion. I am deeply committed to my role as councillor, ensuring that I manage my workload effectively. I work collaboratively with all councillors, preferring a collegiate approach to decision-making, over the more adversarial style of local government politics

GARWOOD, Matthew

Candidate for councillor, deputy mayor

Having been blessed with opportunities, I've always made it a point to give back. Working hard in the community I've gained hands-on experience as to what's really important to people here in Launceston. Born and raised here, I understand the issues because I'm living them too. Standing up for those issues that matter to you as they also matter to me. As a multiple Tasmanian Young Achiever of the Year finalist, I also bring committee experience with Encore Theatre & Harley Owners (state treasurer). You won't always find me in a suit and tie, but you will always find me with my heart on my sleeve.

GIBSON, Danny

Candidate for councillor, mayor

I am unashamedly optimistic about Launceston. Our city's best days are ahead of us; we have so much more to achieve. To capitalise on the opportunities, it will be critical for Council to be energetic, innovative, flexible and open to change. I hope that in my career in local government and outside of it I have demonstrated my ongoing passion for Launceston, my enthusiasm and drive, my work ethic and my ability to secure outcomes for our city. I am seeking your #1 vote. Ours is an incredible city and, working in partnership with our community, I look forward to being part of its next chapte

HARRIS, Alan

Candidate for councillor, mayor

First elected to Council in 2018, with over 40 years of experience in business, government, Rotary and community service and a bold vision for Launceston, Alan is focused on cost-effective solutions, an open door to constituents and a strong advocate for community consultation.

When elected, my priorities are supporting effective and responsible development, improving recreational facilities and parklands, lobbying for an independent authority to fix the kanamaluka/Tamar River, improving personal safety, parking, reinvigorating the CBD and optimizing the transport network. Our home, our future

McKENZIE, Hugh

Candidate for councillor, deputy mayor

Experience matters and, with 35+ years' experience in business and 11 years as an effective sitting councillor, I bring to this role strong governance and financial accountability to deliver affordable outcomes. With your support I will continue the work I have begun in driving decisions to make Launceston Australia's most liveable city, supporting sustainable growth, investing time in community and advocating for a fairer distribution of regional costs. I will promote workable transport and traffic strategies to ensure we don't end up like Hobart. My commitment to Launceston is proven.

McMAHON, Lindi

Candidate for councillor

I've been a business owner for 13 years with real experience in finance, governance, marketing, events, and community engagement. I'm a committed community leader, dedicated to fully understanding the challenges and barriers of all our people. I will work to support our community through improved safety measures, further development, capping rates, finding real solutions to homelessness and our housing crisis, sound traffic management, tougher scrutiny on future capital purchases, and exceeding targets to finally clean up the Tamar River. Passion, purpose people. Vote 1. www.lindiforlcc.com.

PALMER, Andrew

Candidate for councillor

Andrew is passionate about Launceston and growing our region. He loves this city and its people and as a husband, dad and small business owner wants to see our city continue to thrive. Andrew has been listening to what Launceston residents expect and want from their Council. Through his business of 17 years, Palmer's Dance Studio, Andrew understands the value of supporting employers and employees. Andrew is also passionate about local charitable causes, raising $100,000 for the LGH children's ward and over $42,000 through his Cha Cha for Charity supporting mental health. Vote 1 Andrew Palmer.

PENTRIDGE, Joe

Candidate for councillor

Nobody should want to be a Launceston City councillor without loving the city and region, respecting its heritage and attempting to fulfil its potential. My records for all three criteria and justification for being a councillor might be found in the reinstatement of the heritage properties of the North Esk Powder Magazine, Luck's Farmhouse, Glebe Farm and developments at McKenzie St, Murphy St, Invermay Rd, Mowbray St and Connector Park. Council decisions should be for the public good. Make Council accountable for its actions by voting for change. Vote Pentridge.

RAZAY, George

Candidate for councillor, mayor

I have spent 25 years working as a physician and geriatrician and was a 2021 Tasmanian Australian of the Year nominee, as well as conducting research and giving public presentations on dementia.

My goals include promoting a healthy, happy and active community by playing an active role in public health; combating air pollution and traffic congestion; revitalising the city centre; supporting homeless people especially with the increased cost of living and worsening housing affordability; improving the health of the Tamar River; promoting respect for seniors; and supporting the young generation

WALKER, Tim

Candidate for councillor, mayor

Ex-ABC journalist & political advisor. Launceston councillor with the strongest track record of standing up for our community on Council, submitting more motions than anyone else to improve our city, support our most vulnerable & advocate for transparency.

We need a strong, proactive, & progressive mayor with a clear vision & plan to stand up for Launceston! We need to increase affordable housing, bring life to the CBD, reduce parking costs, protect our built heritage, restore the Tamar, green our shopping precincts & improve community consultation. See the plan> www.timwalkerformayor.com.au.

Andrew Ng